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    Bullethole
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    So in a sad post-script to this tragic tale, I just measured out my exact 8km training route on Google Earth...turns out that it's actually closer to 9.5km!!!  That means I was far fitter and running much faster than I'd assumed, and my longest training run was in fact 19km, only 2km short of a full half marathon.  Well whaddaya know?<br />
    <br />
    But not to worry, team.  I get back to Dunedin first week of January, whereupon the Barnya Half-Marathon Challenge will enter its second season.  This time there may even be guest appearances, public tabloid bust-ups and nudity, but then again there may not.  Stay tuned.

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    Parcy v2.0
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    Oh, I'm not falling for that one again.

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    Smudge
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    [quote name='Parcy Dal Païs']<br />
    Oh, I'm not falling for that one again.<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    With good reason, it seems...

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    Bullethole
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    Right listen up you jokers,<br />
    <br />
    The challenge is on again and this time I'm going all the way.  I have been secretly training all year away from your mocking eyes and now we are entering endgame, 10 weeks from the HM.<br />
    <br />
    This year I have a program with my runs mapped out for me and decent base fitness.  Have been running three times a week and scaling back my drinking.  Have done a couple of 15-16km runs no problems, just need to work up some pace.  Aim is to run it sub 1hr 50.<br />
    <br />
    Right, commence abuse and general piss-taking, 'tis I who will have the last laugh.  Giggity.

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    Paj
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    #209

    [quote name='Barnya']<br />
    Giggity.<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    Giggity????<br />
    <br />
    Anyways...good luck.

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    MajorRage
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    [quote name='Barnya']<br />
    Right listen up you jokers,<br />
    <br />
    The challenge is on again and this time I'm going all the way.  I have been secretly training all year away from your mocking eyes and now we are entering endgame, 10 weeks from the HM.<br />
    <br />
    This year I have a program with my runs mapped out for me and decent base fitness.  Have been running three times a week and scaling back my drinking.  Have done a couple of 15-16km runs no problems, just need to work up some pace.  Aim is to run it sub 1hr 50.<br />
    <br />
    Right, commence abuse and general piss-taking, 'tis I who will have the last laugh.  Giggity.<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    You do Sub 1:50, I'll wear a livepool shirt for a day and change my avatar to a pic of it...

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    Bullethole
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    Monday 16/7: 8 weeks from the HM now.<br />
    <br />
    30min very hilly run at a strong pace, went well except some asshole on the side of the road called me a fat fluffybunny.  Nice.  Got another hilly run on Wednesday then two longer flatter runs to end the week.<br />
    <br />
    Running in Dunedin in July is easy, it's so cold that you don't feel any pain at all.  Ice kinda sucks though.<br />
    <br />
    MR: You're on.

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    Hooroo
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    Brilliant bet!!!<br />
    <br />
    How will you prove it Barnya??

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    Bullethole
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    There will be photos...<br />
    <br />
    Tuesday: Day off<br />
    <br />
    Wednesday: 6km hill run (up a reasonably steep 1km hill and back down three times).  This was a struggle.  Probably because I have no power in my calves at all, I feel like I'm just going nowhere on sustained uphills.  Took about 37mins.<br />
    <br />
    Thankfully the HM course is reasonably flat with one big hill towards the end.

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    MajorRage
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    [quote name='Barnya']<br />
    There will be photos...<br />
    <br />
    Tuesday: Day off<br />
    <br />
    Wednesday: 6km hill run (up a reasonably steep 1km hill and back down three times).  This was a struggle.  Probably because I have no power in my calves at all, I feel like I'm just going nowhere on sustained uphills.  Took about 37mins.<br />
    <br />
    Thankfully the HM course is reasonably flat with one big hill towards the end.<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    Jesus, how are the knees after that one?<br />
    <br />
    Hooroo - honesty bet mate, honesty.  I mean I could take a photo of any random punter and put it as my avatar....

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    What does everyone think of [url="http://www.mapmyrun.com"]www.mapmyrun.com[/url]? Accurate?

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    FredDagg1979
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    Let us know what you're time ends up being Barnya. My next half marathon is on 19/8/07 and I'm hoping to crack 1:40. <br />
    <br />
    I do a lunchtime run of 8 km's four times a week. 2 of those are running and 2 are just for staying fit. I'm knocking it out in 31-33 mins at present. On the weekends I'm trying to a gut buster every Saturday if I get enough time.

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    Bullethole
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    Oops forgot to update!<br />
    <br />
    Thursday - rest day<br />
    Friday - flat, half hour run. 6km<br />
    Saturday - rest day<br />
    Sunday - half hour hilly run<br />
    Meant to run today but not feeling well so will do one when I get back to Dunedin tomorrow instead.<br />
    <br />
    Freg 8km is 30mins, that's nuts!  I'll be happy to break two hours in this HM.<br />
    <br />
    My knees are alright and there are no aches and pains thus far, which is a minor miracle given that it is WAY TOO FUCKING COLD TO RUN!! argh<br />
    <br />
    Nick, I just map my runs on Google Earth.

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    Donsteppa
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    [quote name='NTA']<br />
    What does everyone think of [url="http://www.mapmyrun.com"]www.mapmyrun.com[/url]? Accurate?<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    I used it a couple of times when mapping out my current runs. Seems fairly accurate, but I have no way of double checking at the moment.

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    FredDagg1979
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    Half Marathon completed on 19/8/2007 - time: 1:38.12

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    Fred - so is that like 21km? :-k If so - well done you! 👏 About 13km/h if my maths is in any way accurate. :shifty:<br />
    <br />
    <br />
    [quote name='Donsteppa']<br />
    [quote name='NTA']<br />
    What does everyone think of [url="http://www.mapmyrun.com"]www.mapmyrun.com[/url]? Accurate?<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    I used it a couple of times when mapping out my current runs. Seems fairly accurate, but I have no way of double checking at the moment. <br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    I measured out one of my bike routes using the online one and a physical map (good boy scout that I am). I might have to get hold of my mate's GPS for a third check... :nta

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    Bullethole
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    I did it.  I DID IT!  I FUCKING DID IT!<br />
    <br />
    I ran the Half Marathon.<br />
    <br />
    Don't think it's really sunk in yet.<br />
    <br />
    I ran the Half Marathon<br />
    <br />
    Unofficial time of 1 hour 53 minutes<br />
    <br />
    Fuck.<br />
    <br />
    Pictures and a full report to follow once I have gathered my thoughts and consumed a large quantity of beer.<br />
    <br />
    But let me say here and now a big thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread.  I was thinking of you guys out there (not in that way, you bastards).  Fuckin' A

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    Smudge
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    [quote name='Barnya']<br />
    I did it.  I DID IT!  I FUCKING DID IT!<br />
    <br />
    I ran the Half Marathon.<br />
    <br />
    Don't think it's really sunk in yet.<br />
    <br />
    I ran the Half Marathon<br />
    <br />
    Unofficial time of 1 hour 53 minutes<br />
    <br />
    Fuck.<br />
    <br />
    Pictures and a full report to follow once I have gathered my thoughts and consumed a large quantity of beer.<br />
    <br />
    But let me say here and now a big thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread.  I was thinking of you guys out there (not in that way, you bastards).  Fuckin' A<br />
    [/quote]<br />
    <br />
    Well done, Plodder.  👏<br />
    <br />
    A friend of mine finished fifth in the open women's marathon, finishing in under 3h 30m. But don't let that hold you back from boozing up large.  😁

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    aucklandwarlord
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    good shit mate. Half marathons are pricks of things, I've never really understood the whole buzz of running for fun. <br />
    I did the half marathon at outward bound and it rates up there with the hardest things I've ever done. I have a huge amount of respect for anyone who can run that sort of distance

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    Donsteppa
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    #224

    That man deserves a Speights.

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